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The Island Private School

Cyprus, Limassol

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €9,345 - 19,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 850
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Montessori Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hebrew, French, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian
Strengths Outdoor Education, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Founded in 2015 in Cyprus, The Island Private School of Limassol is a progressive international day school that uniquely integrates IB, Waldorf, and Montessori across three pathways. The Palodia main campus serves Pre-Primary through Secondary, while Waldorf Kindergarten operates in Parekklisia and Sunset Gardens in Limassol houses the Boarding School for Grades 7–12. The school teaches in English and offers ESL support; admissions include native-language consideration for pre-primary. It educates 850+ students from more than 35 countries and is the only Cypriot school offering a complete IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) alongside Montessori and Waldorf. On graduation, students receive the Apolytirion Cyprus High School Diploma and may earn the IB Diploma if they pass IB exams. Extracurricular life features over 100 on-campus clubs and a robust Entrepreneurship & Technology Programme with Digital Innovation Labs and external certificates. A future campus expansion anticipates over 2,200 students and global opportunities ahead.

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The Essentials

The Island Private School has 850 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Main Campus in Palodia, Limassol at Vangeriotissas 95A, Palodia, 4549. Waldorf Kindergarten is Parekklisia, Limassol. Sunset Gardens, Limassol hosts the Boarding Campus for Grades 7–12.

Stages
Ages 3–19 (IB Continuum: PYP, MYP, DP, CP). Pre-Primary uses Montessori and Waldorf; Primary uses Montessori, Waldorf, and IB; Secondary uses IB and Waldorf.

Type
International private day school with an IB Continuum.

Additional learning support
Dedicated learning support team provides assistance during the first and second parts of the day; ESL teachers in Primary; English language support via Language Academy; neurodiversity support available on a case-by-case basis, subject to space.

Country affiliation
Cyprus

School day structure
Full-day schedule from 8:00 to 18:00, with after-school programme.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The Island Private School ranges from EUR 9,345 to EUR 19,000 for 2026/27.

Application & one‑time fees

- Admission fee (one‑time): EUR 100. Payment accepted in cash at reception or by bank transfer when a place is offered.
- Registration fee (one‑time): EUR 500.
- Deposit (one‑time, refundable): EUR 1,500. This deposit is deducted from first‑year charges and is refundable as stated.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and approximate per‑term)

Note: the figures below are the school's published annual tuition amounts for the 2025/2026 academic year; per‑term figures shown are approximate and calculated as (annual ÷ 3) to match the school's academic calendar term structure.

- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual EUR 9,345 — Per term (approx.) EUR 3,115.00.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual EUR 9,345 — Per term (approx.) EUR 3,115.00.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual EUR 9,345 — Per term (approx.) EUR 3,115.00.
- Grade 1 (age 6): Annual EUR 12,145 — Per term (approx.) EUR 4,048.33.
- Grade 2 (age 7): Annual EUR 12,145 — Per term (approx.) EUR 4,048.33.
- Grade 3 (age 8): Annual EUR 12,145 — Per term (approx.) EUR 4,048.33.
- Grade 4 (age 9): Annual EUR 12,145 — Per term (approx.) EUR 4,048.33.
- Grade 5 (age 10): Annual EUR 12,145 — Per term (approx.) EUR 4,048.33.
- Grade 6 (age 11): Annual EUR 13,225 — Per term (approx.) EUR 4,408.33.
- Grade 7 (age 12): Annual EUR 13,225 — Per term (approx.) EUR 4,408.33.
- Grade 8 (age 13): Annual EUR 13,225 — Per term (approx.) EUR 4,408.33.
- Grade 9 (age 14): Annual EUR 19,000 — Per term (approx.) EUR 6,333.33.
- Grade 10 (age 15): Annual EUR 19,000 — Per term (approx.) EUR 6,333.33.
- Grade 11 (age 16): Annual EUR 18,000 — Per term (approx.) EUR 6,000.00.
- Grade 12 (age 17): Annual EUR 18,150 — Per term (approx.) EUR 6,050.00.

Billing schedule & payment terms

- One‑time fees (admission, registration and deposit) are payable at the offer/enrolment stage to secure a place. After assessment and offer, parents sign the enrolment contract and pay the remaining required fees.
- Tuition is published on an annual basis; the school's calendar is organised by academic terms. The per‑term figures above are shown as approximations (annual ÷ 3) to reflect the term structure.
- Bus service is charged extra on a term basis and routes are operated for Limassol; GPS tracking is provided for parents. Lunch is available as a monthly subscription or pay‑as‑you‑go option for Primary and Secondary students.

Boarding fees (Sunset Gardens residence — Grades 8–12)

Boarding fees are quoted by weekly/part‑week pattern and by grade group:

- Grades 8–10:
- Full‑time 7/7 boarding: EUR 24,000 per year.
- 5/7 boarding: EUR 12,500 per year.
- 4/7 boarding: EUR 9,000 per year.
- 3/7 boarding: EUR 6,000 per year.

- Grades 11–12:
- Full‑time 7/7 boarding: EUR 26,000 per year.
- 5/7 boarding: EUR 14,000 per year.
- 4/7 boarding: EUR 10,500 per year.
- 3/7 boarding: EUR 7,000 per year.

- Boarding services include: accommodation, house parents, daily meals (breakfast & dinner), transport between residence and school, weekly laundry/cleaning, sports activities and weekly trips.

Other charges & typical extras

- Lunch service: monthly subscription or pay‑as‑you‑go for Primary and Secondary students; the canteen is supplied by an external provider.
- Bus transport: charged extra on a term basis; four existing routes are offered for Limassol.
- Uniform policy: the school's communications indicate that students are not required to wear a uniform (the School's LinkedIn post states a no‑uniform policy).
- Extracurricular activities, specialist courses, exam fees, school trips, and some materials or technology charges may be added to tuition depending on participation; lunch and bus are explicitly charged as additional services.

Refunds & refundable items

- The enrolment deposit of EUR 1,500 is listed as refundable.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer is explicitly offered for the admission fee and bank details are provided when a place is confirmed. Cash payment at reception is also accepted for the admission fee.
- The school accepts cryptocurrency payments for tuition and donations via a commercial crypto payment partner (CoinsPaid).

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

The Island Private School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Montessori Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches an IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) for ages 3–19. Pre-Primary to Grade 8 follows Waldorf; Pre-Primary to Grade 4 follows Montessori. Upon graduation, students receive the Apolytirion (Cyprus High School Diploma) and may also receive the IB Diploma if they pass the IB examinations.

Higher Education Progression
From Grade 10, students receive a dedicated university and careers counsellor to guide them from graduation to university, help with university selection and admission, and prepare for the process; science students are guided to Olympiads for points, and arts students receive portfolio assistance.

Gifted and Talented
The TLF (Technology Leaders of the Future) is a fully funded boarding scholarship programme for gifted students aged 14–16, offering 70 full scholarships for 2-, 3-, or 4-year Advanced IB study. It includes boarding at the Boarding Campus, mentorship, wellbeing support, and university preparation; top scholars may receive additional TLF scholarships to cover university expenses.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. The academic year runs from September to June. Prospective students can apply now for all programmes. Admission depends on the student's overall test and interview results as well as space availability in the chosen programme and grade. Children must be at least 3 years old by 1 September. 2. Use the Grade & Programme Calculator to determine the class your child may enter based on date of birth, and to see which programmes are available for their age. The form does not guarantee the availability of places in the selected programme. 3. Choose a programme. The Island Private School offers International Baccalaureate (IB) from ages 3 to 19, Waldorf from Kindergarten to Grade 8, and Montessori from Pre-Primary to Grade 4. 4. Admission Process: Submit an Application via Open Apply and complete the application form, then pay the non-refundable admission fee of 100 EUR. Complete the Learning Support Form on OpenApply to share any educational needs. The school will contact you by email to confirm space and provide instructions for paying the admission fee. 5. Documentation and steps: Prepare documents such as the child's birth certificate, passport or ID, parents' passports or IDs, last school report, Health Certificate (Greek or English), proof of residence, and vaccination certificate. 6. Pass the examinations: Depending on the grade, students complete CAT4 (Aptitude Test) and an English Test (Grades 3–12), followed by interviews with the Academic Team. Final admission is based on exam results and space availability. 7. Contract, enrolment and trial: Upon a successful outcome, a place is offered. Parents sign the Enrolment Form and pay tuition and any required deposits. A 5-day Trial Week is held to assess adaptation; if the child withdraws, tuition is refunded in full except for the non-refundable admission fee. 8. First day and onboarding: The academic team welcomes the child on the first day, and onboarding emails provide essential information about operations and start.

Scholarships
TLF – Technology Leaders of the Future is a fully funded boarding scholarship programme at The Island Private School. The programme offers 70 full scholarships for students aged 14–16 who excel in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, and who demonstrate entrepreneurial motivation and a strong portfolio. It provides a 2-, 3-, or 4-year Advanced IB programme, well-being mentors, houseparents, and comprehensive health insurance, with dormitory accommodation at the Boarding Campus in Limassol. Applications are submitted online for initial screening, followed by a math test and further assessments for shortlisted candidates, an interview with Programme Leaders, and final selection by the admissions committee. Successful scholars receive tuition, boarding, learning materials, and weekend activities, with university placement support depending on performance. Key dates include the second wave application deadline (March 22, 2026) with online tests, written exams, and scheduled oral exams, and onboarding after acceptance. Some top scholars may receive additional university scholarship support based on performance. The programme also supports university preparation, including guidance, counselling, and exam preparation. Medical coverage is provided for the duration of studies, and partial coverage or instalment plans are not offered for TLF. Some top scholars may access extra TLF funding for future university costs.
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